The rapid rate of change in our world is bringing new opportunities for B.C. businesses to diversify and grow. But how do you know if it’s the right opportunity for your company? And if you identify a need in the marketplace, how can you pursue it to build on your existing revenue stream? Here’s how four companies found success by shaking up their business models.

Cooperatives, unions and collectives hold wisdom about building the trust and cooperation needed to engage and retain employees for the long term. While not every company is suited to a collaborative model, every employer can learn from what these employee-friendly models are doing right.

Long Covid is not only having a material impact on employees, but on businesses, too. On top of the disruptions to worker availability and productivity caused by an initial Covid infection, ongoing illness is creating a more complex staffing challenge.

As we continue to experience the challenges and uncertainty posed by climate change, it’s time to consider whether standard construction materials and methods are enough to meet the housing demand while also prioritizing the health of our climate.

The rise of equity crowdfunding allows companies to tap into a new funding marketplace that’s helping to make the opportunity to invest — and reap the potential benefits — more accessible for investors and entrepreneurs alike.

While brick-and-mortar retail has struggled to compete with the convenience of 24-hour online shopping — with many companies shuttering as a result — there is still hope for the in-person shopping industry.